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Sanjai Shukla, MD

  • Specialities

    Minimally Invasive Hip & Knee Replacement, Computer-Navigated Joint Replacement

  • Fellowship

    Adult Reconstructive Surgery - Rush University Medical Center

  • Residency

    Rush University Medical Center

  • Medical School

    Duke University School of Medicine

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

About Sanjai Shukla, MD

A native Nevadan and proud graduate of Galena High School, Dr. Shukla received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. His completed both his orthopedic residency and a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Shukla specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, as well as revision joint replacements and computer-navigated joint replacements.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has published award-winning research in the field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Shukla has been with the Reno Orthopedic Center since 2016 and is the Director of the Total Joint Program for Renown Health System.

Publications

  • Publications

    Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Effects of a cell permeable inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B on skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion (publication pending).

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Symptomatic Medial Epicondyle Nonunion: Treatment by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with a Tension Band Construct. Accepted for publication in Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery; Dec. 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Human Bite Wounds to the Hand. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 21 (6): 556-558, Nov/Dec. 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Journal of Arthroplasty 25 (6) Supplement pgs. 87-91; Sept. 2010 Winner of 2009 AAHKS Clinical Research Award

  • Shukla, SK, Cohen, MS. Scapholunate Ligament Direct Repair and Capsulodesis. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine 18 (3) pgs. 130-133; Sept. 2010

  • Sah, A, Shukla, SK, Della Valle, CJ, Berger, RA, Rosenberg, AG, Paprosky, WG. Hybrid Stem Fixation in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results at a mean of 5 years. Accepted for publication in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, August 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ella Valle, CJ, Paprosky, WG. Femoral Defect Classification in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Online chapter at www.totaljoint-iep.com. Published 11-19-2009

  • Presentations

    Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Presented at Mid-America Orthopaedic Association annual conference, Austin, TX. April 2010

  • Shukla, SK, Ward, JP, Jacofsky, MC, Sporer, SM, Paprosky, WG, Della Valle, CJ. Perioperative Testing for Persistent Sepsis Following Resection Arthroplasty of the Hip for Periprosthetic Infection. Presented at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual conference, Dallas, TX. August 2009

  • Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-B improves skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion. Poster presentation at Duke University Annual AOA day. May 2004

  • Shukla, SK, Chen, LE, Qi, WN, Seaber, AV, Urbaniak, JR. Effects of a cell permeable inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B on skeletal muscle microcirculation following ischemia/reperfusion. Poster presentation at American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. January 2004

  • Shukla, SK. Effects of hyperhomocysteinemia on coronary and carotid function. Podium presentation at the American Heart Association Summer Scholar Conference, Davis, CA. August 1999

  • Shukla, SK, Glass, CC. Feasibility of anaerobic waste processing units. Podium presentation at Department of Energy EPSCOR scholar conference, Las Vegas, NV. August 1998

Dr. Sanjai Shukla did a left hip joint replacement on Nov. 14th. He and the entire Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) surgical staff did a very professional surgery. The medications prescribed complimented my recovery process. I did physical therapy for about four weeks. My recovery was better than normal and two months and one day after surgery I was back on the ski slopes; working up to my previous skiing capabilities on beginner slopes. Dr. Shukla's follow ups were very professional in monitoring my recovery as well. Overall, I received excellent surgery and medical care from Dr. Shukla and the ROC staff.

Harold

Dr. Shukla is fantastic, not only a great surgeon, but he is kind, caring and wonderful to work with. My hip was in such bad shape, I went from walking my hilly neighborhood daily to a wheelchair for almost 4 months. Three weeks after surgery I was on a walker and getting to a cane - It's liberating!!! To say I was frightened, is an understatement, I was terrified to have the surgery, but I'm here to say get a new hip it'll change your life.

Pam

Dr. Shukla did my full knee replacement. He and is staff are very kind and professional. My surgery and recovery are going well. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Dr. Shukla is the best, I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a knee replacement!

Cindy

Physician Assistant